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Amoebic dysentery is caused by


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Bacteria

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Fungi

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Protozoan

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Virus

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The correct option is C

Protozoan


Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite which lives in the upper part of the large intestine and causes a disease called amoebic dysentery or amoebiasis. Early symptoms (in about one to four weeks) include loose stools and mild abdominal cramping. If the disease progresses, frequent, watery, and/or bloody stools with severe abdominal cramping (termed amoebic dysentery) may occur.


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